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Job Description

Overview :

The Associate Director Publication (Pub) Manager is the central source of information regarding publication activities and is responsible for leading global Publication Teams as well as driving the development and implementation of global publication strategies and tactical plans. The Associate Director Pub Manager oversees compliance with our company's publication policies and procedures and works collaboratively with stakeholders on all levels both within and outside the company, including our Research & Development Division, Human Health, GMA, and medical communication agencies. By providing global publication insight, knowledge of the therapeutic area, and scientific expertise, they will lead the development of comprehensive publication strategy and plans as well as the scientific communication platform and lexicon for products that they support. The Associate Director Pub Manager provides the Publication Team and authors with expert input regarding the selection of appropriate journals and congresses for scientific data dissemination. They work closely with both internal writing staff and medical communication agencies to efficiently allocate resources for writing, editing, formatting and submitting articles to peer-reviewed scientific journals and scientific congresses. They are the point to the Publication Team for information about current publication policies and industry trends.

Responsibilities :

With oversight from the Director Lead, lead development of and maintain publication strategy and plans in the assigned oncology program. The Associate Director Pub Manager delivers the tactics identified in the plan(s) and manages relationships with both internal and external groups. The Associate Director Pub Manager is expected to:

• Lead cross-functional Publication Teams for a number of products within a therapeutic area and drive the development of overarching publication strategies and comprehensive tactical plans and drives the execution of the plan deliverables.

• Lead Publication Team Meetings; facilitate strategic discussions; prepare background materials, agendas and meeting notes.

• With minimal oversight, provide therapeutic area expertise to lead scientific strategy discussions around appropriate data dissemination planning.

• Lead the development of the Scientific Communication Platform and/or Lexicon for given products/indications; plan and execute updates as warranted.

• Participate in the development of congress communication platforms and post congress executive summaries as warranted.

• Regularly present publication plans to management and various internal and external meetings including EDT/PDT meetings, V & I meetings, RMAT/GMAT meetings, Early Commercial Team meetings, Expert Input Forum meetings, Scientific Input Engagement meetings, and Advisory Board meetings.

• Lead the development of publication charters with joint venture partners.

• Initiate and lead Publication Committees where appropriate.

• Track all publication activity on assigned products using the Datavision publications database and generate reports for stakeholders as needed.

• Build and maintain excellent relationships with clinical investigators, scientific leaders, external authors, journal editors, and congress secretariats.

• Select, contract, and manage medical communications agencies and freelance writers; take a lead role in monitoring vendor performance and facilitating issue resolution.

• Effectively plan and manage publication planning budget, providing updates to management.

• Ensure that medical/scientific publication activities comply with the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors Recommendations, the Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials (CONSORT), and Good Publication Practice for Pharmaceutical Companies; adhere to our company's Publication Policies and Procedures

• Provide regular and ad hoc publication process compliance training to Publication Teams

• Conduct business in accordance with our company's values and standards.

• Identify and drive process improvement and sharing of best practices to further enhance the efficiency of the publication processes.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience

• BS and 8+ years, MS and 6+ years, or Pharm D/PhD and 3+ years of pharmaceutical industry experience.

Required Experience & Skills:

• At least 3 years project management experience at or supporting pharmaceutical/biotech companies related to the clinical development process

• At least 2 years of experience in publication management

• Understanding of the clinical development process andclinical study data for assigned projects.

• Understanding of the scientific and medical rationale for assigned therapeutic area(s) and the ability to learn the clinical development strategy

• Thorough understanding of industry and publications standards about authorship, industry publications best practice, quality and appropriateness of medical/scientific communications (GPP)

• Effective presentation skills

• Highly organized, effective communicator

• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills, able to create and foster relationships and collaborations

• History of operational excellence, leading diverse groups to deliver on objectives, ability to define solutions and formulate and execute on actions across a global organization

• Ability to communicate complex medical/scientific information in routine interactions, management of internal and external groups; review scientific literature for accuracy.

• Ability to plan, prioritize, and execute multiple projects to meet deadlines; ability to multitask and work both independently and within multi-disciplinary teams, and keep team members, departmental colleagues (as appropriate) and management fully apprised of project / initiative status and issues

• Conduct oneself in a highly professional and ethical manner.

Preferred Experience & Skills:

• Relevant experience in therapeutic area of interest and strong scientific background

• Advanced scientific degree (e.g., MS, PharmD, Ph.D.) or a combination of equivalent

• ISMPP CMPP

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Expected salary range:

$135,500.00 - $213,400.00

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

n/a

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Requisition ID: R291411